TikTok star's daughter, 6, given 'possibly nine months' to live after 'most aggressive cancer' diagnosis

Joe and Elisha Smith are facing "every parent's worst nightmare" as their six year old daughter, Joules, was diagnosed with terminal cancer last month. Joe, a TikTok user with over 100,000 followers, shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional video, stating he would be stepping back from social media to cherish every moment with his "little girl".

In a tearful update, Joe recounted how they had taken Joules to the hospital after noticing "a few little changes" and sensing that she just "wasn't herself". He refrained from sharing extensive details about her symptoms or diagnosis but disclosed that despite being initially sent home, they returned the following day, trusting their gut feeling.

The family, who live in Essex, were then rushed to King's College Hospital where they received the devastating news that Joules has an inoperable brain tumour described as the "most aggressive form of cancer". Joe, visibly moved, said: "Joules has the worst of the worst, there has never been a child survive, there's never been a doctor to operate."

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The doctors have given the Smiths "possibly nine months" with Joules, who is now undergoing radiotherapy to manage her symptoms. To support the family during this difficult time, their friend and TOWIE celebrity Kirk Norcross set up a GoFundMe page, which has already amassed over £50,000. This fund will help Joe and Elisha spend as much time as possible with Joules without the worry of work commitments, reports Bristol Live.

Symptoms of brain tumours in children can vary significantly, depending on the child's age and the location of the tumour, but they are largely similar to those experienced by adults. These symptoms include headaches, seizures, nausea, and problems with vision or speech.

In babies, seizures related to high temperatures are not a symptom of a tumour. However, if parents notice an increase in their baby's head circumference or a significant change in their length and weight percentiles, they should consult their GP, as advised by Cancer Research UK.

Younger children may lose newly acquired skills such as balancing or sitting up, while older children and teenagers may experience extreme mood swings or confusion. A brain tumour could also delay puberty, which is defined as no signs of puberty by age 13 for girls and by age 14 for boys.

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